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Here on the blog, we show the details of different features that make Calaméo work for you. From virtual libraries to custom viewer themes, we’ve highlighted plenty of ways to bring your digital publications to the next level. But one tool that we haven’t talked about is the Calaméo API and how to use it.

Today we’re taking on the subject of Calaméo’s API. We’ll look at what API is and in particular ways that it can help simplify your digital publishing needs.

Short for Application Programming Interface, an API is the set of protocols that allows a particular program to communicate with a different program. A main advantage of having programs communicate with each other via API is that it removes the need for people to intervene between them.

For example, your business may use software to manage the content of your digital publications and Calaméo to publish them online. By connecting your content management system to Calaméo’s API, you can avoid having to transfer files manually from your software to your Calaméo account for uploading. You can instead configure your software to publish to Calaméo directly.

💡 TIP: To make use of our API, you’ll need to roll up your sleeves and code. If you’re not already comfortable with software development, we recommend discussing your specific needs with a professional for best results.

As a PREMIUM or PLATINUM user, you can publish up to 10 documents every 15 minutes or make up to 10,000 requests per hour with our API.

The Calaméo API in practice

It’s easy to see that making smart use of API can be a real timesaver. However, seeing where to get started may not be quite as easy. You might want to use Calaméo’s API if:

• You use your own software for managing content
• You use your own software for managing subscribers
• You use your own monetization system
• You want to monetize your publications on Calaméo

One of our API’s most valuable uses for our publishers is to create a system for selling their digital publications. First, make Subscriber lists to control reader access to their publications. Then, link your publication’s subscriber protections to an external payment program. A simple development will let you collect revenue for individual publications, a series or a period of subscriber access.

How to set up API access

The first step is to be sure you have a Calaméo account! If you don’t yet, you can sign up here for free.

Upgrade your account for API privileges.

Next, create an API key and set its access to the external software you want to connect. This is where you’ll need to begin developing your own code.

Once your API key is configured, all you need to do is consult our list of the Calaméo API’s methods and decide what you need to get done. The exact configuration for publishing, managing subscribers and monetizing content will depend on the programs used by your business.

To sum it up: No matter what you wish to accomplish with your digital publications, Calaméo’s API can be a great resource.

Complete documentation of our API is available in our Developer Resources. Need more help? You can reach us any time at contact@calameo.com.

In an increasingly digital world, creating interactive and engaging content is essential to capture the attention of your audience. At Calaméo, we understand the importance of this interaction, which is why we now offer Embedly integration to enrich your publications in a whole new way.

Embedly integration: what’s it all about?

Embedly is a powerful tool that simplifies the integration of interactive content into your Calaméo publications. Compatible with over 700 applications, including Tiktok, Spotify, Google Maps, Instagram and Acast, Embedly lets you easily incorporate external media directly into your sales brochures, catalogs, reports and other documents. This revolutionary feature offers multiple advantages for making your publications more attractive and dynamic.

🔎 Read: How to integrate Embedly to my Calaméo account?

The benefits of Embedly integration

1. Add videos

Videos are a powerful way of presenting your products or services. By integrating videos via Embedly, you can provide your readers with detailed demonstrations, tutorials or live customer testimonials. Imagine your readers being able to watch an instructional video on how to use a product without leaving your product catalog. This not only grabs their attention, but also increases their understanding and engagement.

2. Share audio

With Embedly, you can easily share podcasts, audio interviews, musical extracts or recordings of events. The integrated audio player lets your readers listen to this content directly in your Calaméo publication, offering an immersive experience without the need to navigate elsewhere. It’s perfect for adding a new dimension to your publications, such as customer interviews in your case studies or audio tracks in your cultural brochures.

3. Insert interactive maps

Maps are an excellent tool for visualizing geographical information. With Embedly, you can integrate interactive maps from Google Maps into your Calaméo publications. Whether you want to show the location of your offices, event sites or important geographical areas, interactive maps offer an enriched user experience. Your readers can zoom in, explore and get directions without leaving your document.

4. Include customer testimonials

Trust is a key element in winning over new customers. Embedly lets you integrate video testimonials or excerpts from positive reviews directly into your publications. By featuring reviews from satisfied customers, you reinforce your company’s credibility and encourage prospects to trust your brand. These testimonials can be easily integrated into your sales brochures or company reports.

5. Integrate complementary content

Embedly also lets you embed links to other articles, guides, infographics, case studies or any other relevant resource. This not only increases visitors’ browsing time in your publication, but also offers valuable additional information. For example, you can add links to detailed market research in your financial reports or user guides in your product catalogs.

Conclusion

Integrating Embedly into your Calaméo publications opens up new perspectives for creating interactive, engaging and informative documents. Whether you want to add explanatory videos, immersive podcasts, interactive maps or compelling testimonials, Embedly gives you the tools you need to enrich your content and captivate your audience.

Try Embedly on Calaméo now and transform your publications into truly interactive experiences. By combining the power of Calaméo with the flexibility of Embedly, you’re sure to create memorable, engaging content for your readers.

💡Integrations are a new feature reserved for PLATINUM accounts. Ask for your free 14-day trial of Calaméo PLATINUM.